Heart disease is a global problem; in fact, they are the leading cause of death for both men and women. According to a report from the Nationwide Framework for Surveillance of Cardiovascular and Chronic Lung Diseases, it is estimated that over 16.3 million Americans aged 20 and older have a chronic heart condition. This is just over 7 percent, with…
It’s the sweetheart month, and many folks will be thinking flowers, chocolates and celebratory suppers. Boxes of candy are nice, but if you really want to prove your devotion, focus instead on the health of your heart. As Americans, one out of every three of us will face heart disease. It could be you or me. The facts are sobering:…
February is American Heart Month and for the entire month, we want you to ask yourself, what would I do without a heart? Plus, did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? Your heart is one of the most important organs within your body, therefore, you should do all you can to…
Having a baby is one of the most precious and most beautiful moments a mom and dad could ever ask for. You get to see your little prince or princess for the first time ever and before that, you may even have a beautiful pregnancy story and journey. What’s not to love? Unfortunately, pregnancy is not all rainbows and sunshine…
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. How much do you know about a stroke? Like, what is it, how is caused, who is more likely to suffer a stroke? What are its signs and symptoms, how is it diagnosed and treated, and is there a way to prevent it? With this post, we want to spread stroke awareness by helping…
Healthy Skin Month Having healthy skin is essential for everyone, no matter our age or gender. This month is National Healthy Skin Month; as such, we have dedicated this post to help you develop and maintain healthy skin. Healthy skincare practices help to slow aging appearance and prevent various skin problems. The tips below can be practiced by everyone; let’s…